Column: Shatter’s focus is on whistleblowers themselves, rather than their...
The investigation into the penalty point controversy is minimising the independence of the Garda Ombudsman: the body won’t have autonomous access to the PULSE system or any remit to examine the...
View ArticleOpen Letter: Dear Union of Students in Ireland, please stop belittling our...
The USI’s proposal for the Irish Water logo shows how it values the design profession in Ireland – and represents a race to the bottom philosophy that undercuts true worth of creative work, write...
View ArticleColumn: If the State had done the right thing, Louise O’Keeffe would never...
In a landmark ruling today, the European Court of Human Rights said the Irish State is liable for the sexual abuse of children in schools where it had failed to put effective child protection measures...
View ArticleColumn: We need to start talking about sexual dysfunction in an open way
It’s almost impossible to bring up the subject of premature ejaculation without provoking a cringe or a giggle, but it’s no joke for the one in five men (of all ages) who suffer from this common...
View ArticleOpen Letter to RTE: Explain why you censored gay rights advocate Rory O’Neill
The term ‘homophobia’ refers to an irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against gay people… So why it is not permissible to state that a group that actively campaigns against same-sex...
View ArticleColumn: Panti Bliss controversy raises major questions about RTE’s role in...
Some privately-owned news media can be described as having a particular editorial slant – but the state broadcaster has a duty to be balanced and challenge opinions that promote inequality, writes...
View ArticleColumn: The Government stalls while people with mobility difficulties fall...
The Government had a knee-jerk reaction last year and cut Mobility Allowance to new applicants. Nearly 12 months later, those in need are still in limbo, writes Anne-Maree Quinn.
View ArticleColumn: How to care for your relationship once you have a baby
No matter how much preparation you do, the reality of caring for your new baby can overwhelm you. Follow these tips to keep your relationship on track once your bundle of joy arrives, writes Martina Newe.
View ArticleColumn: Ireland is reviewing its foreign policy – but it’s asking the wrong...
Taking the example of Ireland’s evolving relationship with Africa, it becomes clear that the DFA’s review of external relations might not be on the right track, writes Andy Storey.
View ArticleColumn: Should I intervene if a child is having a tantrum?
Tantrums are hard. They’re hard on the child and on the parents – but what should you do if you see a stranger’s child having a tantrum? Sinéad Fox gives some tips.
View ArticleColumn: I am gay. I have always been gay. I’ve never not been gay.
I’m happy with who I am and I love this country – but I am not happy with how I get treated for how I live my life, writes Christopher Chong.
View ArticleColumn: When does spring really start? Let’s clear this is up once and for all.
Is spring the start of February… or the start of March? If you ask me, there’s only one proper answer, and it involves astronomy. But there are a couple of reasons behind different dates, writes Conor...
View ArticleColumn: ‘It was done one day without warning’ – a terrifying story of genital...
Female Genital Mutilation involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia with the aim of reducing a women’s enjoyment of sex. This abominable practise must be stopped, writes David...
View ArticleColumn: Social media and the Streisand Effect – who dictates popular...
Guess what? Traditional media no longer gets to dictate we can (or should) care about – as Panti Bliss, Pussy Riot and a host of other activists and individuals have proved, writes Lisa McInerney.
View ArticleAaron McKenna: Without proper investment in defences, we might as well...
There’s money for capital spending to defend our most vulnerable cities from flooding – the trouble is the government wants to toss it down the drain to keep a few seats in Leinster House.
View ArticleColumn: Think playdates are all fun and games? Think again.
Playdates are basically the office parties of kid-land: the stakes are higher than they seem and opting out is harder than you think, writes Emily Hourican.
View ArticleColumn: We should be concerned about how complacent our artists have become
There is the lack of any serious radical political or cultural response to the current crisis in Ireland, writes Ciaran McCullagh.
View ArticleColumn: Ireland’s residential rental market needs a massive shake-up
Pension funds investing in residential property could make a significant contribution to supplying a constrained market with much needed accommodation, write Lorcan Sirr and Tom Dunne.
View ArticleColumn: Living with someone who’s depressed is hard – partners need support too
The biggest learning curve my husband and I have taken from my mental health problems is that without communication, depression will win, writes Fiona Kennedy.
View ArticleColumn: Will Kenny finish the job he started as a ‘reforming’ leader in...
If Enda Kenny seeks the position of either President of the European Council or head of the European Commission, he could achieve great things for Ireland and Europe, writes David Moloney.
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